Merritt, Bc Personal support workers Jobs – 19 Openings This Week

Community Support Worker - Merritt Mosaic - Part Time (#2026-87)
Interior Community Services —Merritt, BC
- $27.53–$31.57 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- Medication administration
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Dental care
- Vision care
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Community Support Worker - Merritt CI - FT
Interior Community Services —Merritt, BC
- $27.53–$31.57 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Medication administration
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Designated paid holidays
- Dental care
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Tenant Support Worker - Casual
ASK Wellness Society —Merritt, BC
- $26.49–$30.36 an hour
- On call
- Bachelor's
- First Aid Certification
- Social Work
Recovery Support Worker
ASK Wellness Society —Merritt, BC
- $29.22–$33.54 an hour
- Full-time
- Databases
- Bachelor's
- First Aid Certification
- Dental care
- Vision care
Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses & Health Care Aides
Augury Healthcare —British Columbia
- $21–$50 an hour
- Contract
- Medication administration
- Patient care
- Nursing
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Registered Care Aides With 1 year community experience - Sunshine Coast in Sechelt and Gibsons
Advanced Home Care Solutions —British Columbia
- $27–$30 an hour
- Temporary
- BLS Certification
- English
- Driving
- Mileage reimbursement
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Connective Support Society —British Columbia
- $1,585–$3,500 a month
- Temporary
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- First Aid Certification
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In-Home Caregiver (Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley)
Connective Support Society —British Columbia
- $1,585–$3,500 a month
- Temporary
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- First Aid Certification
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Community Support Worker - Merritt Mosaic - Part Time (#2026-87)

Interior Community Services -
Merritt, BC

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Job details

Part-time
$27.53–$31.57 an hour

Qualifications

CPR Certification
Medication administration
Assisting with patient transfers
Experience working with individuals with disabilities
Food Handler Certification
Caring for individuals with mobility impairments
De-escalation techniques
Driving
Meal preparation
Class 4 Licence
Risk management
Food preparation
Individuals with challenging behaviour care
Crisis containment strategies
Food safety

Full job description

ABOUT THE JOB
The Community Support Worker empowers adults with diverse abilities to build independence, grow in confidence, and create meaningful connections within their community. Through engaging social, recreational, physical, and vocational opportunities, they help individuals develop new skills, pursue personal goals, and lead fulfilling, self-directed lives.

The key responsibilities include:

Engages clients in recreational activities including sports, crafts, and participation in the community. Transports clients in agency van(s) to activities.
Encourages individuals to participate in food preparation, following Safe Food Handling standards.
Supports clients with mobility challenges as needed, which may include assisting with walkers, pushing/pulling wheelchairs, etc.
Monitors personal care and health needs and performs personal care as needed.
Co-develops and implements individual plans providing ongoing evaluation of progress and adjusting goals and strategies as needed.
Collaborates with participants, their caregivers, and other professionals to provide a holistic support system.
Monitors the safety of individuals and ensures protocols are applied to maximize the H&S of everyone involved.
Recognizes risks, takes preventative measures, and when prevention isn't possible responds to emergencies using de-escalation and therapeutic intervention skills.
Administers medication as needed, strictly adhering to agency medication policies and procedures.
Ensures accurate and timely documentation.

BENEFITS

Extended Health Care Benefits, including Dental, Vision, Paramedical Services, Life Insurance, Employee & Family Assistance Program, etc., upon completion of the probationary period.
Annual vacation starting from 3 weeks after 1 year and increasing with seniority, as per the Collective Agreement
Stat Holiday Bank accrued at 5%, to be used on unworked stat days
1 day/month sick leave entitlement accrued in your sick leave bank
Wage increases with every 2000 hrs. of seniority, up until Step 4
Priority as an internal candidate for future job vacancies
Community involvement and wellbeing activities
Fully paid job requirement training and opportunities for professional development
Interior Community Services is a Municipal Pension Plan (MPP) employer. Part-time employees' entitlement to MPP is determined based on the length of service and accrued wages. If the candidate is already a contributing member, then enrollment is on hire.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE

Community or School Support Worker Certificate, a Diploma is an asset
Minimum one (1) year of related experience working with persons with cognitive, physical, and other diverse abilities with varying and complex needs
Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, and ABILITIES

Demonstrated knowledge and strong abilities to:

Interact effectively and support individuals with physical and cognitive diverse abilities
Identify and organize creative recreational and community inclusion activities for the participants
Support the enhancement of life skills
Provide personal care as required
Maintain a welcoming environment, performing general cleanliness, meal preparation, and similar tasks
Recognize, analyze, and deal effectively and proactively with difficult behaviours
Handle crisis situations effectively using appropriate intervention techniques
Work independently and as a member of a team
Problem-solve effectively
Maintain professional boundaries and follow confidentiality guidelines
Document and report information in an accurate and concise way
Manage conflicts effectively and maintain positive working relationships with all parties involved
Collaborate with other professionals, co-workers, and supervisors
Advocate for people with diverse abilities

REQUIREMENTS

BC Class 4 Driver's License (or agreement to acquire within 3 months of starting the position)
Safe driving record
Physical requirements of the job include supporting individuals in wheelchairs or walkers, lifting, transferring, using lifts appropriately, pushing, pulling, bending, and assisting clients safely in and out of vehicles, etc. (Necessary on-the-job training is provided to ensure the safety of the participant and worker.)
Following training is required and provided to the successful candidate free of charge. Existing certification is an asset: CPR-C, Mandt, Safe Food Handling, Medication Management, Anti-Bullying and Harassment, Abuse and Neglect Awareness training and CLBC Privacy
Consent to Criminal Record Checks with vulnerable sector search
This position requires Union membership with a 1.85% Union Dues deduction from the pay.

JOB NUMBER: 2026-87
PROGRAM: Mosaic Day Program
LOCATION: Merritt, BC
STATUS: Part-Time
HOURS of WORK: 30 hours per week
Schedule: Mon-Fri, Daytime schedule
REPORTS TO: Program Coordinator, Community Living Programs, Merritt
COMPENSATION: $27.53-$31.57 per hour (Grid 10 as per collective agreement)
CLOSING DATE: Until a suitable candidate is found
HOW to APPLY: Click the “Apply Now” button to submit your application. Applications received after the deadline will still be accepted, but will lose internal applicant priorities. Email applications may be missed, as the inbox is not monitored for applications.

If you need any accommodations at any stage of the hiring process, contact us at [email protected].

Interior Community Services is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, visible or invisible diverse abilities, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or, citizenship or immigration status. Where bona fide occupational requirements limit the applicant selection, the burden of proof rests with the Employer.

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